Winner of Five Academy Awards Including Best Director, Steven
Spielberg; Consumer Demand Fuels Decision To Release This Highly
Honored Film On Digital Format

GLENDALE, CA (Sep. 13, 1999) -- One of this year's most highly
anticipated DVD releases and a constant presence on DVD consumer's
most wanted lists, the "Special Limited Edition" of Saving
Private Ryan debuts on DVD November 2 from DreamWorks Home
Entertainment - debuting day and date with the film's first-ever
sell-through VHS release. Containing its award-winning tradition of
delivering the highest standard of excellence in DVD product,
DreamWorks will conduct an all-digital Telecine high-definition
transfer - resulting in enhanced detail and definition. As well, the
DVD will feature bonus programming including a message from Steven
Spielberg; an exclusive half-hour behind-the-scenes look at this
extraordinary film; and specially-created interactive menus. The "Special
Limited Edition" of Saving Private Ryan DVD also will be
available in the Digital Theater Systems (DTS) format.

An unforgettable film achievement, Saving Private Ryan, a
DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures co-production, received
wide acclaim from audiences nationwide during its theatrical release
and throughout the world. It was hailed as the best motion picture
of 1998 by more than 70 film critics groups across the country and
appeared on more than 160 "Top 10" lists. After becoming
the highest-box-office grossing film last year, Saving Private Ryan
went on to shatter rental records with the strongest revenue
generating debut in rental history.

"Saving Private Ryan is a film that people want to own and
have in their collection," said Kelley Avery, head of
DreamWorks Worldwide home Video and Retail Entertainment. "We
are thrilled to release this very collectible film on both DVD and
VHS, and are confident that both formats are destined to be one of
the biggest sellers of the fourth quarter."

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN DVD FEATURES:

The Saving Private Ryan DVD bonus programming will include:

High-Quality Digital Telecine Transfer: Utilizing C-Reality, a
state-of-the-art digital transferring process, the DVD boasts the
highest quality resolution and imagery. Audiences can witness this
powerful film in the most vibrant format for the home viewing
experience. Director's Message: A specially created message from
two-time Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg is included
on the DVD. During the tribute, Steven Spielberg discusses the
significance of D-Day and the National D-Day Museum.

Behind-The-Scenes Featurette: A segment title "Into The Breach"
offers an insightful look behind-the scenes of the production. DVD
viewers will have an opportunity to hear compelling interviews with
the cast and crew members discussing the intense personal impact
they experience while making this extraordinary film.

Additional Content: Other bonus material includes two original
theatrical trailers, cast and crew biographies and the production
notes.

DreamWorks SKG was formed in October 1994, by its three principal
partners, Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen - as
a single company to produce live-action motion picture; animated
feature films and television programs; network, syndicated and cable
television programming records; books; toys; consumer products and
interactive entertainment.